Experience

South Park Animal Hospital

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Medical Director, Owner

  • Dec 2020 - Present



Southwest Veterinary Hospital

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Medical Director, Owner

  • Dec 2020 - Present



Dripping Springs Animal Hospital

• Dripping Springs, TX

• Medical Director, Owner

  • Jan 2016 - Present



South Park Animal Hospital

• Associate Veterinarian

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2016



Houston SPCA and Wildlife Center of Texas

• Medical Director

  • Sep 2010 - Mar 2015

  Responsible for the oversight of veterinary and clinic staff and the management of surgery and animal intake. Develops and manages preventative medicine, surgical, cleaning, and feeding protocols. Updates training, diagnostic and treatment protocols pertaining to animal health. Maintains medical records for shelter animals. Works collaboratively with shelter staff on census management and animal routing issues. Manages the third-year and fourth-year veterinary student rotations. Ensures adequate inventory of supplies, medications and all drugs, including DEA-regulated substances. Consult with Wildlife Dept. and provide treatment for native species of Texas for rehabilitation and release or education purposes. Show less



Audubon Nature Institute

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Extern

  • Jan 2010 - Feb 2010

  Preceptorship with board certified zoological veterinarians that maintained the healthcare of the Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, and Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species. Preceptorship with board certified zoological veterinarians that maintained the healthcare of the Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, and Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species.



University of Tennessee

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Extern

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2009

  Externship with board certified zoological veterinarians that maintained the healthcare of the Knoxville Zoo, Tiger Haven, and The American Eagle Foundation Externship with board certified zoological veterinarians that maintained the healthcare of the Knoxville Zoo, Tiger Haven, and The American Eagle Foundation



Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Lab

• Research Associate

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Refined technique for purification of Alpha1 Proteinase Inhibitor plasma protein using ion exchange chromatography. Facilitated selection of proteins to optimize Alpha1 Proteinase Inhibitor ELISA for testing of protein losing enteropathy in canine and feline species. Fast Paced Liquid Chromatography, Ultraviolent Spectrophotometry, surface enhanced laser desorption/ionization and centrifugation machines were used in the protein purification process. Synergy Microplate Reader was used to evaluate the results of the ELISA plates. Also assisted in identifying flora of normal and probiotic assisted canine gastrointestinal tracts by analyzing fecal samples with gel electrophoresis and optimizing the gels with BioNumerics electrophoresis mapping software Show less



Busch Gardens

• Educational Zookeeper and Counselor

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Assisted in healthcare of animal collection. Managed and organized week long overnight camps for 17-22 year old aspiring veterinarians and zookeepers. Facilitated shadowing and participation of students with animal husbandry and medical treatments of animal collection. Assisted in healthcare of animal collection. Managed and organized week long overnight camps for 17-22 year old aspiring veterinarians and zookeepers. Facilitated shadowing and participation of students with animal husbandry and medical treatments of animal collection.



Lexicon Genetics

• Research Associate

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  Managed husbandry and crosses for a genetically altered mouse breeding colony. Knockout gene trapping and mapping technology was used to create lines of mice to understand the function and physiology of certain genes. Ascertained and recorded genotypes relative to knockout genes for further pharmaceutical research using tail docks to analyze with gel electrophoresis. Using genotype records, heterozygotes for genes of interest were crossed to develop homozygotes. Over 25 different diagnostic tests were used to identify the behavioral and physiological significance of loss or inactivation of gene of interest. Harvested ovaries for nitrogen freezing and logging into genomic library database. Show less